Spaghetti Bolognese – Gruts

Ingredients

• ½ lb / 450g lean minced beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• ¼ lb / 220g mushrooms, finely chopped (we usually use more)
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped (we usually use more)
• 1 tin tomatoes (preferably chopped)—or 2 tins if you really like tomatoes!
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 level teaspoon dried marjoram
• 3 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground, black pepper
• ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, but recommended)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (or olive oil)
• 1 bay leaf
• Parmesan cheese (optional)